Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 4:39 | From Eccles

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 4:39, a Police Helicopter departed from Eccles to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLC
Helicopter: G-POLC

The helicopter G-POLC is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: James

Distance travelled
30 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
16 minutes
04:39
04:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester04:54

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Irlam, Salford04:54

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Worsley, Salford04:53

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Eccles, Salford04:52

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Salford, Greater Manchester04:51

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Manchester, Greater Manchester04:48

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Cheadle, Greater Manchester04:44

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Wythenshawe, Manchester04:44

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Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester04:44

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Gatley, Stockport04:43

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Wythenshawe, Manchester04:43

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Manchester, Greater Manchester04:42

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Alexandra Park Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester04:42

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Manchester, Greater Manchester04:42

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Trafford, Greater Manchester04:41

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Stretford, Trafford04:40

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Urmston, Trafford04:39

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Eccles, Salford04:39